Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

As a board governed agency PHO is required to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU is an administrative agreement made between the Minister of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and the Board Chair of PHO that:

• Sets out the accountability relationships between the Minister and the Board Chair
• Clarifies roles and responsibilities for MOHLTC and PHO personnel, PHO Board Chair, PHO Board of Directors and the Chief Medical Officer of Health
• Sets out expectations between the MOHLTC and PHO as regards PHO’s operations.

Memorandum of Understanding